Lactate :Lactated Ringer's solution is used because the by-products of lactate metabolism in the liver counteract acidosis. It is a buffer. The lactate is metabolized by the liver (oxidation and gluconeogensis) which removes the H ion from the lactate, leaving the OH-, which then combines with the acidosis CO2 to yield bicarb.
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Just to dilute the blood and reduce the acidity.
Lactate :Lactated Ringer's solution is used because the by-products of lactate metabolism in the liver counteract acidosis. It is a buffer. The lactate is metabolized by the liver (oxidation and gluconeogensis) which removes the H ion from the lactate, leaving the OH-, which then combines with the acidosis CO2 to yield bicarb.